2007-03-29 10:29:32 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
true.. if you go to a pet store usually they have bettas in little cups or bowls and walmart use to sell them with plants on top in a vase, they do not require a heater, just make sure u keep them in lukewarm water and they will be fine. I have had mine a yr and he is healthy and kicking
2007-03-29 12:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Wise O 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course they can, they can even live with some other fish that are cold water type but not goldfish. They put too much amonia in the water and it will burn the scales of the betta. If you put him in a large enough tank you can put some guppies but they can't be crowded and be sure the guppies have hiding places, sometimes Bettas get an attiude. but be sure you use aquarium salt and water conditioner in the water.
2007-03-29 17:42:28 · answer #2 · answered by pet lover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
true and false. you can keep Betta's in a non-heated tank they just per fer it more if the tank is heated but if you have baby guppies you need to keep the tank heated
2007-03-29 19:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by girlyipod 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will depend on the temperature of your house.
Bettas do best when the water temperature is 76-80. Outside that range, they are lethargic and don't eat as well. If your room is warm enough to heat the water to somewhere within that range, fine. If not, you should get a heater.
2007-03-29 17:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
true and false.
they can live in a non-heated tank if the room is at a constant warm temperature, however if it's in a room where the temperature flucutates (heating switches on and off, air con) the tank will need a heater.
dramatically fluctuating temperatures can kill a fish.
2007-03-29 17:35:53 · answer #5 · answered by catx 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure Bettas can live within a non-heated tank, as long as the room temperature is fairly warm.
Remember, Bettas are tropical fish, so they live in warm waters.
2007-03-29 17:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by Sniperboi 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
True, I have a male betta and he's been in an unheated tank for a year now and as much life left in him.
2007-03-29 19:55:54 · answer #7 · answered by mportscheller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my betta is living in a non heated tank. hes doing fine. i try to keep his tank close to a window so the sun can heat the water a little though.
2007-03-29 17:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by peterson 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neither. It depends on the temp of your house. If you normally keep your house it the mid 70's they should be okay. If you keep your house etremely cold, they will become lethargic and spend all of their time at the top of the tank. They do best with a heater, but CAN live without one.
2007-03-29 17:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy to Boys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FALSE: bettas need the warmer water because they are tropical fish.
They like a temp. range of 76 to 84 degrees F.
2007-03-29 18:24:28 · answer #10 · answered by Mo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋